Epicureanism: a Secular Doctrine for Happiness - Atheist Nexus2016-12-10T05:38:47Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/epicureanism-a-secular-doctrine-for-happiness?groupUrl=epicurean&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGood post. I was an advocate…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-27:2182797:Comment:21308722012-12-27T00:05:00.569ZRich Gosshttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RichardGoscicki
<p>Good post. I was an advocate of Epicurus since I learned about the Pax Romana in high school. As I remember, the three great emperors of this unique century of peace were Hadrian, Antonius Pious and lastly the great Marcus Aurelius—all epicureans. </p>
<p>Sadly, Marcus had a son by a prostitute named Commodus and the Epicurean rule came down with a crash. This was the true beginning of the decline. Commodus made Caligula look like Jimmy Carter.</p>
<p>Good post. I was an advocate of Epicurus since I learned about the Pax Romana in high school. As I remember, the three great emperors of this unique century of peace were Hadrian, Antonius Pious and lastly the great Marcus Aurelius—all epicureans. </p>
<p>Sadly, Marcus had a son by a prostitute named Commodus and the Epicurean rule came down with a crash. This was the true beginning of the decline. Commodus made Caligula look like Jimmy Carter.</p> Feel free to post individual…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-26:2182797:Comment:21307602012-12-26T20:57:44.983ZHiramhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Hiram
<p>Feel free to post individual youtube discussions by Lootra (the link I provided at the bottom) or pieces of the writings found on epicurus.info if you'd like to start new discussions on this board. This would help everyone wanting to learn the specifics and details of Epicureanism, encourage asking questions and adding perspectives, etc.</p>
<p>For instance, the elaboration on the different types of desires, how they're necessary or unnecessary, discussions on the four remedies or the three…</p>
<p>Feel free to post individual youtube discussions by Lootra (the link I provided at the bottom) or pieces of the writings found on epicurus.info if you'd like to start new discussions on this board. This would help everyone wanting to learn the specifics and details of Epicureanism, encourage asking questions and adding perspectives, etc.</p>
<p>For instance, the elaboration on the different types of desires, how they're necessary or unnecessary, discussions on the four remedies or the three goods, etc. </p> Epicureanism has to be made r…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-26:2182797:Comment:21308622012-12-26T20:53:26.548ZHiramhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Hiram
<p>Epicureanism has to be made relevant, and it's a scientific and empirical theory so that if the Christians hadn't destroyed the Gardens, today Epicureanism would have evolved into a full science and theory of happiness, with insights from neuroscience (atheist author Sam Harris is a neurologist who has studied the brain under the influence of meditation and has proposed a 'science of contemplation'), psychotherapy, the live foods and raw foods lifestyle and research on mood-boosting natural…</p>
<p>Epicureanism has to be made relevant, and it's a scientific and empirical theory so that if the Christians hadn't destroyed the Gardens, today Epicureanism would have evolved into a full science and theory of happiness, with insights from neuroscience (atheist author Sam Harris is a neurologist who has studied the brain under the influence of meditation and has proposed a 'science of contemplation'), psychotherapy, the live foods and raw foods lifestyle and research on mood-boosting natural foods, and perhaps even psychedelics.</p>
<p>There are also many philosophers, Sartre and Buddha among them, who also contributed to a theory of happiness and philosophy that resonates with Epicureanism.</p>
<p>I think part of the role of contemporary Epicureanists is to connect all those dots, so there's nothing wrong with your insights, on the contrary, they should be encouraged so that a fresh and relevant modern school of Epicureanism can eventually emerge.</p> Thanks Hiram for adding this…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-26:2182797:Comment:21306122012-12-26T19:50:55.753ZMaruli Marulakihttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MaruliMarulaki
<p>Thanks Hiram for adding this post. I am aware that I have taken some liberties in blending a philosophy, that was founded about 2300 years ago, with evolutionary psychology and biology. But it is important to be aware of the roots.</p>
<p>Thanks Hiram for adding this post. I am aware that I have taken some liberties in blending a philosophy, that was founded about 2300 years ago, with evolutionary psychology and biology. But it is important to be aware of the roots.</p> Thanks for the discussion Hir…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-26:2182797:Comment:21306222012-12-26T17:29:40.957ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
<p>Thanks for the discussion Hiram. I like this philosophy - I am learning more about it.</p>
<p>Thanks for the discussion Hiram. I like this philosophy - I am learning more about it.</p>